Crispy Mummy Pigs in a Blanket
A fun and easy Halloween appetizer featuring cocktail franks wrapped in flaky puff pastry with a cream cheese and cheddar filling, designed to look like spooky mummies without sliding off.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed but cold
- 12–15 cocktail franks or mini hot dogs
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Poppy seeds or sesame seeds (for eyes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface and slice into 12 equal strips (approx. 1 inch wide).
- Pat cocktail franks dry with a paper towel to ensure crispiness.
- Spread a thin layer of softened cream cheese and a small smear of mustard down the center of each pastry strip.
- Place a frank at one end of the strip and roll it up tightly, using the cream cheese to seal the pastry.
- Gently twist the ends of the pastry strip in opposite directions to create a ‘bandage’ look.
- Place wrapped franks on the baking sheet, seam side down, leaving 1 inch between each.
- Brush the tops generously with the egg wash.
- Place two poppy seeds or sesame seeds near the top of each frank to form eyes.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep the puff pastry cold to ensure it puffs properly. Do not overcrowd the baking sheet. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and burning. For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free puff pastry. These are best served warm within 30 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mummy pigs
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 5
Keywords: Halloween appetizer, pigs in a blanket, mummy pigs, puff pastry, easy party food, kid-friendly snacks, spooky treats